'The Main Event' Set For November, Will Raise Funds and Awareness for Meals On Wheels

Mark your calendar for Friday, Nov. 9 -- the night when Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties will introduce "The Main Event," our dinner/auction, at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton.

The theme for this year is "Give Hunger the Boot," complete with a Western-style menu and Western decor. We'll be partnering with Shared Blessings, a local organization that raises funds for a variety of charitable causes in the area, to raise money and awareness for our mission.

Tickets to the event are $100. There are a number of sponsorship opportunities that include tickets to the event.

In addition to the fundraising aspect of the event, we will also recognize three pioneers who were instrumental in forming what became Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties: Bill Belden, Stan Cmich and Jane Schirack.

This summer, as part of the event festivities, we are conducting a car raffle in conjunction with Waikem Auto Group. We'll raffle off the chance to win a three-year lease on a 2013 Ford Mustang. Click here for details.

For tickets or to become a sponsor, call us at 330-832-7220.

'The Main Event,' New Fundraiser to Benefit Meals On Wheels, to Feature Western Theme in November

Western attire will be the dress code this fall when Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties introduces “The Main Event,” an annual dinner and auction to benefit the agency, on Nov. 9 at Glenmoor Country Club.

The western décor will match the theme for the evening, “Give Hunger the Boot,” which celebrates the agency’s work in combating hunger among homebound individuals in the two-county area.

“Part of the mission of Meals On Wheels is to eliminate senior hunger in America, and we certainly are committed to that locally,” said Teresa Barry, CEO of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties. “This dinner and auction will help draw attention to the nutritional needs of our homebound population, while also raising much-needed funds in support of our mission.”

The event will also honor three individuals who played a vital role in establishing Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties: William Belden, Stanley Cmich and Jane Schirack.

“We are forever indebted to those three pioneers who laid the groundwork for the service we provide today,” said Barry.

In addition to the dinner, the evening will feature silent and live auctions. Event organizers will also be conducting a car raffle this spring and summer, with proceeds going to Meals On Wheels. The raffle will feature a 2013 Ford Mustang convertible from Waikem Ford in Massillon.

Darlene Violet is serving as general chairperson for the event. She is president and founder of Shared Blessings and past president of the Stark County Medical Society Auxiliary. Violet previously co-chaired the Aultman Angel Auction and the Kimono as Art exhibit at the Canton Museum of Art. A portion of the event proceeds will support Shared Blessings’ work with local soup kitchens and food pantries.

Information about sponsorships and tickets may be obtained by calling the agency at 330-832-7220.

Enjoy Sluggers & Putters Fun Park for Just $10 and Support Meals On Wheels, Saturday, June 25!

An afternoon of family fun at Sluggers & Putters in Canal Fulton, all for just $10 a person?

Absolutely!

Bring your family to The Meals On Wheels Fun Fest on Saturday, June 25, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and enjoy unlimited access to the rides and activities at Sluggers & Putters, all for just 10 bucks!

Play miniature golf. Play again. And again, if you want to.

Enjoy the bumper cars, batting cages, and driving range. As much as you want, as many times as you want.

Try the rock climbing wall, or strap yourself in for the Monkey Jump. Test your skill on the bumper boats, or the go cart raceway. Go back and do it again.

It's all just $10 a person! And it's all for a good cause, as proceeds will go to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties.

The park's concession stand will be open. So will the game arcade, where you can cool off and play a few games while you rev up for another shot at the outdoor attractions. And Auntie Em's ice cream stand is at the north end of the park.

What a day for family fun -- and for helping our homebound neighbors receive nutritious meals from Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties.

Come one, come all! See you at Sluggers & Putters on Saturday, June 25, from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Don't miss it!

(You can help spread the word! Click on the flier image below to "Save As" onto your computer, and then email to friends and coworkers.)

Revenue from Church of the Lakes Dance Will Benefit Meals On Wheels

June 25 is shaping up to be quite a day for Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties. In addition to our Fun Fest at Sluggers & Putters during the day, we will also benefit from a dance later that evening.

The Church of the Lakes Dance Band will play a benefit dance that night beginning at 7:30 p.m. Donation is $10 per person, and proceeds will be divided between Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties and the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.

The band includes 17 instrumental musicians and one vocalist. They play mostly "Swing Era" music.

The dance will be held at Church of the Lakes, located at 5944 Fulton Dr. NW (corner of Fulton & Brunnerdale) in Canton. Snacks, coffee and punch will be provided. The event is scheduled until 10 p.m.

If Swing Era music and dancing is your cup of tea, come out to Church of the Lakes on Saturday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m, and enjoy a great time for a great cause! For more information, call Denny at 330-499-6626.

Dine at Applebee's in Massillon on Dec. 16 and Support Meals On Wheels!

Here's a great way you can enjoy going out to eat and support Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties at the same time.

Applebee's restaurant in the Massillon Marketplace has teamed with us to hold a "Dining To Donate" event on Thursday, Dec. 16. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., for anyone who brings in a copy of the Meals On Wheels fundraising flier (shown) when they dine at Applebee's, the restaurant will donate 15 percent of the guest's check to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties.

The promotion is good for dining in, or for their "Carside to Go" service, as well.

What could be easier? It's right during the holiday shopping season, and the Massillon Marketplace features a variety of stores to make your gift selection a breeze.

Just click on the image of the flier shown for a larger version, print that, and bring it with you on the 16th. And please spread the word; tell your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and anyone you think would be willing to support Meals On Wheels.

Applebee's is located at 32 Massillon Marketplace Drive SW, near the intersection of routes 30 and 21, across from WalMart and Lowe's in Massillon. We hope you'll join us for the "Dining To Donate" event on Dec. 16.